Fri, Aug 28 | Last entry at 1:45pm
Please note: The Walt Disney Family Museum will be closing at 3pm on Friday, August 28 for private events. Last entry to main galleries at 2:45pm on June 6 and 1:45 on August 28.
Memorial Day–Labor Day: Thursday–Monday
Day after Labor Day to Day before Memorial Day: Thursday–Sunday
Day after Labor Day to Day before Memorial Day: Thursday–Sunday
Films
Sat, Aug 22 | 10:30am
Be careful what you wish for! When 16-year-old Sarah wishes her baby brother away, she must travel to a mysterious fantasy world and face Jareth, the wily Goblin King, to rescue the baby before it’s too late. Come to our theater at 10:30am on Saturday, August 22 for a one-time screening of the...
Field Trips
One-hour tour
Mon, Thu & Fri | 10am–noon or 1–3pm
Wed | 10am—noon
Mon, Thu & Fri | 10am–noon or 1–3pm
Wed | 10am—noon
The Touch Tour incorporates ten iconic objects from the museum’s main galleries—generously 3D-printed by Carbon—into an audio-descriptive tour, providing guests with visual impairments the opportunity to experience the museum’s collection through the enhanced experience of touch.
Field Trips
Virtual
Available by reservation
Virtual: Mon–Fri, 10am-3pm PT
Virtual: Mon–Fri, 10am-3pm PT
Benefitting from embedded digital media content, this walk-through the museum brings Walt’s inspirational message to life. Classes learn about his early failures, the art of animation, storytelling principles, and the technological innovations that made classics like Snow White and the Seven Dwarfs (1937) possible.
Field Trips
Virtual
Available by reservation
Virtual: Mon–Fri, 10am-3pm PT
On-site: Mon, Thu, & Fri, 10am–noon or 1–3pm
Please note: Theme Park Design is offered as
a two-hour session only.
Virtual: Mon–Fri, 10am-3pm PT
On-site: Mon, Thu, & Fri, 10am–noon or 1–3pm
Please note: Theme Park Design is offered as
a two-hour session only.
When creating theme parks, designers and architects apply their creative minds and technical ingenuity to design ambitious projects. Students will plan their own innovative theme parks using creative thinking, problem solving, and teamwork. They will create their theme park’s rides, shows, food options, and more all within their provided budget, and see if they can run a successful park!
Field Trips
Virtual
Available by reservation
Virtual: Mon–Fri, 10am-3pm PT
On-site: Mon, Thu, & Fri, 10am–noon or 1–3pm
Virtual: Mon–Fri, 10am-3pm PT
On-site: Mon, Thu, & Fri, 10am–noon or 1–3pm
Walt Disney was a storyteller whose characters captivated audiences through their unique personalities and distinct designs. Students will learn the fundamentals of character design through the use of shape language, silhouette, and personality traits, and uncover the creative process towards developing unique and memorable characters.
Field Trips
Virtual
Available by reservation
Virtual: Mon–Fri, 10am-3pm PT
On-site: Mon, Thu, & Fri, 10am–noon or 1–3pm
Virtual: Mon–Fri, 10am-3pm PT
On-site: Mon, Thu, & Fri, 10am–noon or 1–3pm
Walt Disney knew that at the heart of every animated film is a well-told story. Join us on this School Experience as we investigate the basics of narrative structure, establishing interesting and dynamic plots, and creating internal and external challenges that can impact a character’s journey. Students will then develop their own short story.
Field Trips
Virtual
Available by reservation
Virtual: Mon–Fri, 10am-3pm PT
On-site: Mon, Thu, & Fri, 10am–noon or 1–3pm
Virtual: Mon–Fri, 10am-3pm PT
On-site: Mon, Thu, & Fri, 10am–noon or 1–3pm
The Walt Disney Studios pioneered storyboarding—an innovative way to convey an artist’s vision and the film’s story for those around them. Join us in this School Experience as we delve into timing, camera angles, camera shots, and how to plan out a visual project in a sequential and visual form. Students will then take on the role of a storyboard artist as they envision their own version of a scene from a script.
Summer Classes
Classes
Mon–Fri, Jul 27–Aug 7
9am–3pm
9am–3pm
In this digital animation Class at The Walt Disney Family Museum, students will be introduced to important digital software and learn the core principles of 2D animation. Throughout the two-week session, students will complete short exercises using techniques that everyday animators utilize to build...
Fall 2026
This fall, we are delighted to bring back one of our most celebrated original exhibitions: Awaking Beauty: The Art of Eyvind Earle. Co-curated by CEO of Eyvind Earle Publishing Ioan Szasz and museum Director of Collections and Exhibitions Marina Villar Delgado, Awaking Beauty explores the life and...
The Walt Disney Family Museum welcomes groups for guided and self-guided visits. Groups of 10 or more receive discounted rates, and additional venue rental options are also available. Please note: All group tickets and private tour reservations must be submitted at least two weeks in advance. To book your group visit today, please contact our Group Sales team at groupsales@wdfmuseum.org.
For Field Trips and Youth Tours please visit and contact our Education team at education@wdfmuseum.org.
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Guests who visit Disneyland (or any Magic Kingdom-style park created since) are greeted by two great symbols of the life and career of Walt Disney. The first thing they see is the large floral Mickey Mouse, which has warmly welcomed Disneyland guests since opening day...
Thank you for taking an interest in The Walt Disney Family Museum’s Creative Classroom Partnership Program. Our goal is to provide Bay Area students an opportunity to engage with art and animation in creative and inspiring ways within their school. Through hands-on activities related to the life of Walt Disney, students will explore important elements of art and the animation process. This can include aspects such as story-driven narratives, character design, visual development, and animation principles.
Creative Classrooms is comprised of up to eight school visits and one field trip to the museum. This partnership is for grades K–12 and begins on September 21, 2026. The Walt Disney Family Museum provides the curriculum, materials, and art supplies, and fully covers the cost for the duration of the 2026–27 semester program.
To be considered for the Creative Classrooms Partnership, schools must submit the following:
- School contact information
- Teacher contact
- Answer questions pertaining to your program
- Selection of a maximum of three workshops from the choices below that you are most interested in for your class
*Applications are due by August 31, 2026, to education@wdfmuseum.org.
If you have any additional questions, please feel free to email us at education@wdfmuseum.org and we will be happy to work with you. We look forward to receiving your application for the 2026–27 Creative Classrooms Program!
Extended Learning is The Walt Disney Family Museum’s local after-school partnership program, giving San Francisco Bay Area students an opportunity to engage with art and animation in creative and inspiring ways during the 2026-27 school year within their school’s after-school programs. Through hands-on activities related to the life of Walt Disney, students will explore important elements of art and the animation process. This can include aspects such as story-driven narratives, character design, visual development, and animation principles taught by our museum’s Education team.
Extended Learning is a semester-long program comprised of weekly 1–2 hour visits that will be part of an after-school offering. This partnership is for grades 3–12 and begins on September 14, 2026. The Walt Disney Family Museum provides the curriculum, materials, and art supplies, and fully covers the cost for the duration of the 2026–27 semester program.
To be considered for the Extended Learning Program, schools must submit the following:
- School or organization contact information
- Teacher contact information
- Answers to questions pertaining to your program
*Applications are due by August 31, 2026, to education@wdfmuseum.org.
If you have any additional questions, please feel free to email us at education@wdfmuseum.org and we would be happy to work with you. We look forward to receiving your application for the 2026–27 Extended Learning Program!
Please note: All group tickets and private tour reservations must be submitted at least two weeks in advance. To book your tour or workshop, please contact our Group Sales team at groupsales@wdfmuseum.org.
For field trips and youth tours, please visit our Field Trips page and contact our Education team at education@wdfmuseum.org.
For birthday party experiences, please visit our Birthday Parties page and contact birthdays@wdfmuseum.org.
Films
Thu–Mon, Aug 1–31 | 3pm
No screening Aug 15 & 28
No screening Aug 15 & 28
Young sea monster Luca is discontented with his quiet life under the waves. He meets Alberto, a fellow sea monster who reveals that, when dry, they take on human form. The two envision a life of freedom, riding a Vespa to explore the world above the water—but it's a world of humans who fear the...
Team Up with Us for Your Virtual Group Experience
We are excited to welcome you to The Walt Disney Family Museum for a magical day of virtual events.
Our team has customized an inspiring array of team building activities and workshops that groups can enjoy from the comfort of their own homes. These virtual programs are intended to promote creativity, encourage team bonding, and provide an opportunity to connect with colleagues.
Read more on our offerings and fill out our inquiry form below to find out more and book your experience.
Enjoy your lunch on a reserved section of the porch or Theater Gallery. All group and private access reservations must be submitted at least two weeks in advance. Contact our Group Sales team to reserve your space today at groupsales@wdfmuseum.org.
For full service catered events or inquiries, please visit Events & Venue Rentals or contact events@wdfmuseum.org.
$750 rental fee for one-hour of reserved lunch space
- Maximum capacity of 20 guests for museum porch or 30 guests for Theater Gallery
- Add-on boxed-lunch option for an additional fee.
- Self-guided museum admission or guided tour available for an additional fee
Dining Space Venue Rental Add-On for Private Access Bookings
- $1,500 rental fee (as-is) for one-hour lunch space after private access concludes in the museum cafe or porch
- Add-on boxed lunch option for an additional fee.
- Maximum capacity of 30 guests, additional guests can be added for a fee